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***Official*** New Zealand in Bangladesh & Sri Lanka 2013
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African Monkey
U19 Vice-Captain
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It's a shame that they've had poor results over the years but having said that, their test performances have improved over the last 3 or so years.
flibbertyjibber
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Tamim in mature innings shocker.
Flem274*
123/5
Watling is discussing anger with Tamim?
I didn't think the happiest test cricketer I've ever seen knew what anger was. Watling is like a golden retriever chasing a stick when he's on the field.
"I like wicketkeeping. Keeping is the best!"
"I like batting. Batting is the best!"
"5/60? I have to rescue the innings somehow? My new favourite thing! This is the best!"
I didn't think the happiest test cricketer I've ever seen knew what anger was. Watling is like a golden retriever chasing a stick when he's on the field.
"I like wicketkeeping. Keeping is the best!"
"I like batting. Batting is the best!"
"5/60? I have to rescue the innings somehow? My new favourite thing! This is the best!"
Aritro
International Regular
What do you fellows think of Mominul? I've been travelling for the last 12 months and have managed to watch bugger all cricket during this time. Does he look like he's got the class and technical ability to be a test standard batsman? I realise he's made all his runs on roads so it's probably hard to tell.
wellAlbidarned
International Coach
I didn't know Bangladesh had two Tamim Iqbals. When did this one arrive on the scene? Looks a real grafter.
hendrix
Hall of Fame Member
I really like what I see.
He has the ability to put away the bad ball without any fuss. Not only does he not miss out, he also doesn't seem to get out to the half volley by flashing too hard.
He also has those lovely, wristy Laxman hands - can easily work the ball through midwicket with great timing.
Flem274*
123/5
Can't help but feel the lack of a test standard spinner is really letting us down, and Doug is sending the odd good short ball down but he can't capitalise because he sprays it when he tries to pitch it up.
Wagner's 7 and counting for the match is really denying my calls for Milne. I still can't help but feel this attack would be better with him in the side, but with Southee returning for Bracewell no one else deserves to be dropped unless we go with four quicks.
Wagner's 7 and counting for the match is really denying my calls for Milne. I still can't help but feel this attack would be better with him in the side, but with Southee returning for Bracewell no one else deserves to be dropped unless we go with four quicks.
hendrix
Hall of Fame Member
Watling is terrible at sledging. If anything, all he's doing is helping the batsmen concentrate.
Mike5181
International Captain
Our opening bowlers only taking one wicket between them in the entire match is hurting us much more than what Sodhi/Williamson have offered in this game tbh.
Maximas
Cricketer Of The Year
Do you think he's a candidate for being **** outside the SC? He was a little mediocre on that 'A' tour to England a couple of months ago but did ok against Zim.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
I'll put it this way; if he bats the way he's batted in this series on pitches with more bounce or sideways movement for the quicks then he will not do very well. He plays away from his body and drives very much on the up off good length deliveries. That said, that doesn't necessarily mean he will bat the same way; it's quite possible that he's summed up the conditions and adjusted his shot selection accordingly. It's definitely a shot selection issue more than it is a technique issue from what I've seen, anyway.
There's also the fact that if you offered Bangladesh a batsman who could average 50 at home but only 20 in South Africa, England and Australia, they'd chew your arm off to get to him. They only tour those countries once in a blue moon and they're highly unlikely to competitive there in the medium term anyway; their short-term focus is to start winning some home series as a stepping stone and a subcontinent run gorger would be a big asset.
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hendrix
Hall of Fame Member
I would like to say that I can recognise who'll be **** outside the SC, but beyond very obvious ones (Raina, Jadeja etc) it's not a judgement I'm prepared to make without actually seeing them outside of the subcontinent.
A big part of the battle is mental, and it looks like he has enough confidence in his game that he could do well. And by "confidence" I don't mean false confidence or bravado, I mean the confidence to overcome and work on parts of your game without letting it erode self belief, and to understand that shelving some of your trademark shots when the conditions don't suit isn't "not playing your natural game" or whatever anyone else might advise him.
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